Posted: April 15, 2008, 5 a.m. EST
Russia Opens Monument to Space Dog Laika
Russian officials on Friday unveiled a monument to Laika, a dog whose flight to space more than 50 years ago paved the way for human space missions. The small monument is near a military research facility in Moscow that prepared Laika's flight to space on Nov. 3, 1957, the Associated Press reports.
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More Bark for Your Buck
With a little discipline, pet owners can keep vet costs on a short leash. The Los Angeles Times offers tips culled from animal groups, industry watchdogs, and veterinarians themselves.
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Puppy ‘Lemon Law’ Gives Buyers a Choice
How much is that doggie in the window? And does he come with a money-back guarantee? Yes, he does, according to California's so-called puppy lemon law, which allows a buyer to return a dog for the purchase if the animal gets sick because of an undisclosed illness or condition, the Los Angeles Times reports.
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Pets Feel Tough Economic Times, Too
When people lose their jobs and homes, their pets are often left homeless as well. Angels for Animals in Canfield, Ohio, is starting to notice the effects. Anywhere from 10 to 50 cats are dropped off EVERY day. And just last weekend, 18 dogs were left in the shelter's drop off cages, WYTV (Ohio) reports.
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